Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Electromagnetic Waves Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning electromagnetic waves is false?

• A)Electromagnetic waves carry energy.
• B)X-rays have longer wavelengths than radio waves.
• C)In vacuum, all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed.
• D)Lower frequency electromagnetic waves can be produced by oscillating circuits.
• E)They consist of mutually perpendicular electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

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Definitions:

Dependent Events

Events where the outcome or occurrence of the first affects the outcome or occurrence of the second.

Independent Events

Two or more events where the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other(s).

Mutually Exclusive

Two events that cannot occur at the same time, meaning the occurrence of one event prevents the occurrence of the other.

P(B / A)

The probability of event B occurring given that event A has already occurred, often used in conditional probability and Bayesian statistics.